UK floods: deflated footballs and thirsty plants could save your home
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After a summer of heatwaves, the UK now faces a winter of storms and heavy rain. Millions of homes are at risk of flooding.
The climate crisis and this year's record-breaking El Niño have pushed governments to warn households to prepare. Flood defences need national and regional action, but experts say individuals can also protect their homes.
Simple steps include self-closing airbricks and deflated children's footballs. Water-thirsty plants can also help. The UK's flood season begins in weeks.